Tea fossils are a precious Puerh tea product, loved by tea lovers for its unique taste and rich contents. However, for many people, how to brew tea fossils correctly is a considerable challenge. Today, we will introduce in detail how to drink Tea Fossil, so that you can easily master the skill of brewing tea and enjoy the delicious tea soup.
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What is a tea fossil?
Tea Fossil is a kind of tea product made from Puerh ripe tea through a special process, and its shape is similar to a small stone, hence its name. It is not only rich in tea quality and highly resistant to brewing, but also suitable for long-term storage, the longer the storage time, the higher the quality. When the genuine tea fossilized stone is brewed, even if it is steeped up to 15 times, the taste of tea soup is still sweet and the aroma of tea lingers on.
preliminary
Preparation is essential before formal brewing. You will need to prepare the following items: tea fossilizer, teaspoon, covered bowl, boiling water (at least 95 degrees or higher), and teacups.
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Step 1: Ironing Cups and Sanitary Ware
With boiling water will cover the bowl and tea cups scalded once, the purpose is threefold: one is clean, the second is to enhance the temperature of the apparatus, and the third is to avoid the hot tea soup poured into the cold cups and lanterns due to the temperature difference affects the taste.
Step 2: Tea Pitching
Use a teaspoon to take an appropriate amount of tea fossil into a covered bowl. Generally speaking, the amount of tea thrown in each time is about 5-8 grams, but of course it can be increased or decreased according to personal taste.
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Step 3: Moistening Soak
Quickly rinse the tea fossil with boiling water (95 degrees or above), leave it for 5-6 seconds and pour off the tea broth. The purpose of this step is to wake up the tea, so that the tea fossil can fully absorb the water and release the aroma before formal brewing.
Step 4: Brewing
Inject boiling water gently, either at a fixed point or in a circle around the bowl, with a smooth flow. The water should flow smoothly. The soup should be ready in about 3-5 seconds, and the tea should be dispensed into teacups for sipping. It should be noted that the tea fossil is very resistant to bubbling, can be steeped for more than 20 bubbles, the flavor of light can also be boiled.
Sip & Enjoy
The tea broth of Tea Fossil has a crystal clear color and is as beautiful as ruby. It has a mellow mouthfeel with a rich aged and glutinous flavor and a long aftertaste. Every sip is a treat for the taste buds and mesmerizing.
Storage of tea fossils
Tea fossils are suitable for long-term storage, the longer the storage time, the higher its quality. When brewed, even after 15 steeps, the taste of the tea broth is still sweet and the aroma of the tea lingers on. Therefore, when not consumed, it should be stored in a dry, light-proof and odorless environment to maintain its best condition.
summarize
Tea Fossil is a unique and precious Pu-erh tea product, and there are certain rules for its brewing method. Through the correct brewing steps, you can not only maximize the quality of Tea Fossil, but also gain great satisfaction in sipping it. We hope the above introduction can help you better enjoy the delicious flavor of tea fossils.
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